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Pinsent Masons

Telecommunications

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Telecommunications - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Pinsent Masons stands out for advice to major public sector clients, including UK and foreign government departments. The team is highly regarded for in-depth knowledge of regulatory issues on a national and international level, especially across Europe and the Middle East. It acts on either side of procurement processes in support of communications initiatives for the healthcare, road infrastructure and energy sectors. It also handles regulatory disputes, including the serving of notices under the Electronic Communications Code.
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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons advised BDUK on grant funding agreements and negotiations with MNOs for the Shared Rural Network programme.

Strengths

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  • The Pinsent Masons team know in depth the business of their clients. They are totally business-oriented and they have a very strong commercial awareness.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

  • Pinsent Masons have the ability to see all the grey areas and find workable solutions.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

  • The team are very reactive to industry changes and are quick to impact assess those changes in relation to our existing legal framework. They have a good all-round knowledge of the industry.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

  • Exceptional knowledge of telecoms industry practices and applicable legal environments.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

  • A very smart team who really know their stuff, we think of them as a safe pair of hands, particularly for anything that is sensitive or particularly tricky. The team in Scotland are incredible.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Diane Mullenex
    Diane Mullenex

    Diane Mullenex

    Dual-qualified to practise in France and in England and Wales, Diane Mullenex leads Pinsent Masons' international telecoms practice and receives praise for her ability to handle regulatory matters in the telecoms space, with a noteworthy focus on Middle Eastern regulatory regimes. She is also recognised for providing expert advice on data governance and AI.

    • Diane Mullenex is very practical, effective at finding a solution and works very hard. She is someone who is really hands-on and a good lawyer to work with.

      Telecommunications respondentUK

    • A brilliant, outstanding TMT lawyer.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
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  • Alicia Foo
    Alicia Foo

    Alicia Foo

    Alicia Foo is recognised for her practice as a property litigator for major telecoms infrastructure clients. She has particular experience in negotiating strategic lease renewals.

    • Alicia Foo has immense technical expertise but also a really deep knowledge of the industry.

      Telecommunications respondentUK

    • She is a trusted adviser and adept at navigating complex issues with great tenacity.

      Telecommunications respondentUK

    • Alicia Foo has immense technical expertise and knowledge of the industry and how we operate.

      Telecommunications respondentUK

    • A wise and knowledgeable Code and property lawyer with fantastic client skills.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
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